Wehrmacht Nachrichtenhelferin Portrait

An attractive original black-and-white portrait photograph of a Wehrmacht Nachrichtenhelferin (Wehrmacht Signals Auxiliary Woman) from the Second World War.

The young woman is depicted wearing a German military-style uniform jacket, white shirt, dark tie and Schiffchen (garrison cap) bearing the national eagle insignia.

Particularly noteworthy is the Nachrichtenhelferinnen-Brosche (Signals Auxiliary Woman’s Brooch) worn on her tie, identifying her association with the female communications auxiliaries of the German armed forces.

Historical background: The Nachrichtenhelferinnen des Heeres (German Army Signals Auxiliaries) were female auxiliary personnel employed in military communications during the Second World War. Their duties included telephone and teleprinter operations, message transmission and other communications-related work. Their service helped maintain the communications networks required by the German Army.

Original portrait photographs of these women are collectible examples of the often-overlooked history of female auxiliary personnel and their roles within the wartime military system.

Condition: Original black-and-white photograph with attractive contrast and good portrait detail. Shows age-related discoloration, minor spotting and light handling wear, with irregularly cut edges. The reverse bears a faint, unidentified stamp. Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition.